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Dory—the lovable regal blue tang with short-term memory loss—has found a happy life in an idyllic coral reef community with her friends Marlin and Nemo, when suddenly she’s struck with the memory of the last time she saw her parents. She embarks on a journey to find them, reconnecting with old...

This fall, The Walt Disney Family Museum is delighted to offer guests another opportunity to view one of their most celebrated original exhibitions: Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle. Co-curated by CEO of Eyvind Earle Publishing Ioan Szasz and museum Director of Collections and Exhibitions...

How about “a smackerel of honey?” In celebration of the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s classic book, Winnie the Pooh, join us for a special screening of the “bee”-loved film that started an iconic franchise,  Walt Disney Productions’ The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977), paired with mead...

Donald Duck is not the only iconic duck at Disney. Get your ducks in a row as we toast the 30th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Quack Pack (1996). We will examine how this rad TV series further dives into the lives of Hewy, Dewey, and Louie in their teen years, then we will...

Young sea monster Luca is discontented with his quiet life under the waves. He meets Alberto, a fellow sea monster who reveals that, when dry, they take on human form. The two envision a life of freedom, riding a Vespa to explore the world above the water—but it's a world of humans who fear the...

Mid-century modern is a unique form of design that is often characterized by clean, simple lines, geometric shapes, and bold colors. This four-week class is dedicated to our upcoming special exhibition about Eyvind Earle, an artist well-known for his mid-century art style. The course is for those...

Mid-century modern is a unique form of design that is often characterized by clean, simple lines, geometric shapes, and bold colors. This four-week class is dedicated to our upcoming special exhibition about Eyvind Earle, an artist well-known for his mid-century art style. The course is for those...

During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...

During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...

Walt Disney’s background in theater and live performance helped build his exceptional ability to command a room, pitch creative ideas, and tell compelling stories. In this workshop, students will explore improvisational theater: the art of creating original scenes and stories on the spot. Students...

The Touch Tour incorporates ten iconic objects from the museum’s main galleries—generously 3D-printed by Carbon—into an audio-descriptive tour, providing guests with visual impairments the opportunity to experience the museum’s collection through the enhanced experience of touch. 

In this workshop, students will learn the history of Audio-Animatronics® technology during the early 1960s. This hands-on activity places students in the mindset of Disney Imagineers as they are challenged to collaboratively work in teams to navigate a Sphero SPRK robot. Through trial and error, using math-based calculations, and computer block programming, students will find solutions to make their machines function smoothly.

When creating theme parks, designers and architects apply their creative minds and technical ingenuity to design ambitious projects. Students will plan their own innovative theme parks using creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. They will create their theme park’s rides, shows, food...

Background design is an important part of the storytelling process as it helps give context to the narrative by showing the world in which the characters live. Although not the main focus, backgrounds can amplify and fully immerse an audience. We will discuss industry-standard practices as students delve into perspective fundamentals. Students gain an understanding of overlap, depth, and atmospheric perspective, then apply these concepts to design a layered background.